Luxury Accommodation in Canberra: Your Guide to The Capital's Chic Lodgings
Here are our picks for the best luxury accommodation in Canberra, from hotels and lodges to stylish glamping spots.
If you’re visiting Canberra for a weekend jaunt or romantic getaway, naturally you’ll need somewhere to stay. Luckily, the city offers many excellent accommodation options – whether you’re into luxe hotels, holidaying with your doggo or sleeping under the stars in style and comfort.
Ready to book? Here is some of the best luxury accommodation in Canberra on offer for a stay you won't soon forget.
Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection Hotels
Part of the Autograph Collection Hotels, Midnight Hotel provides an oasis in the heart of Australia's capital city, filled with details that delight.
From premium service and elevated, stylish suites, a state-of-the-art wellness centre and lap pool to an on-site restaurant and moody bar perfect for an apertif, this is the epitome of luxury in Canberra.
In a prime location, you are steps away from the best food, culture and shopping the city has to offer.
Burbury Hotel
With freshly renovated, fully self-contained one and two bedroom apartments, the Burbury Hotel provides luxury accommodation in Canberra to travellers who appreciate the finer details.
Each room provides a sanctuary to visitors, complete with a living/dining area, kitchen facilities for the nights you want to stay in, lush bathroom amenities, blackout blinds and plush robes and slippers - your biggest regret will be not booking an extra night.
1 Burbury Close, Barton
Ovolo Nishi
Ovolo Nishi is widely considered one of the best options for luxury accommodation in Canberra – and for good reason.
This truly exceptional hotel has a lot going for it: amazing architecture, beautifully decorated rooms, complimentary happy hour, breakfast, treats and minibar; and the option to bring your dog with you!
While you’re there, be sure to book a dinner at Monster. Situated inside the hotel, it’s one of Canberra’s top restaurants.
NewActon Precinct, 25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra City
QT Canberra
QT is another of our favourites for luxury accommodation in Canberra hotels, and, it’s dog friendly!
Located in the hip and happening NewActon precinct – which sits right next to the city and Lake Burley Griffin – it’s a great spot to stay if you want to be close to all the action.
There's plenty to enjoy inside the hotel too. For the ultimate night in, dine at the popular Capitol Bar & Grill or stop by for a nightcap on your way back to your room.
1 London Circuit, Canberra City
Jamala Wildlife Lodge
For a unique experience, head to Jamala Wildlife Lodge – an epic safari lodge situated right in the middle of Canberra Zoo.
The stunning rooms allow you to slumber right next to some of the zoo’s animals, with big glass windows that look into their enclosures.
We love the Giraffe Treehouses, which get you up close and personal with the resident giraffes and even let you hand-feed them.
National Zoo & Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Drive, Canberra City
Naked Cubby Collective
For something a little different (but still luxe), consider booking a night at one of the Naked Cubby Collective’s glamping tents.
Perched overlooking Mount Majura Vineyard, there are two tents decked out with luxe furnishings and cosy beds – making them ideal for lovers of the outdoors who also want a few creature comforts.
You can enjoy wine tastings at the vineyard and complimentary brekkie and coffee, and get dinner delivered from Canberra institution, XO.
88 Lime Kiln Road, Majura
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm is a fantastically decadent accommodation option in Canberra, with plenty of accommodation types ranging from comfortable rooms to penthouse suites.
The rest of the hotel is incredibly well-equipped too, thanks to being part of a hub named the Realm Precinct.
The Realm houses a luxurious day spa (which happens to be one of the best massage spots in Canberra), a gym with group fitness classes, a hair salon, cafes, bars and restaurants - you'll never have to leave!
18 National Circuit, Canberra City
Hotel Kurrajong
Barton’s Hotel Kurrajong is steeped in local history, so if you’re in Canberra to learn about its political past and present, you’ll thoroughly enjoy your stay here.
The hotel was designed by John Smith Murdoch, the Commonwealth Chief Architect who also planned Old Parliament House, and was once the home of former PM Ben Chifley.
Now, it’s a beautifully restored building with Art Deco touches, modern rooms and a top location near Canberra’s main museums and galleries, making it one of the best options for luxury accommodation in Canberra with a side of Australian history.
8 National Circuit, Barton
Little National Hotel
If you’re after a 'luxe for less' experience, Little National Hotel offers exactly that. Rooms come with sprawling super king beds, ritzy toiletries and floor-to-ceiling feature windows overlooking the rest of the city and the surrounding mountain ranges – for a pretty modest price.
Little National Hotel is situated in the Realm Precinct and offers great access to day spas, gyms, restaurants, cafes and some of Canberra’s most famous landmarks.
21 National Circuit, Barton
Once you’ve booked your luxury accommodation in Canberra, you'll need some activities to fill your itinerary. Don’t miss our guide to everything to see and do in Canberra, and then enjoy a bevvie at one of the best Canberra bars for wine and cocktails.
